Illinois · 2026
Best Dental Hygienist Schools
#2 of 11 ranked schools in Illinois
View placement details: Best Dental Hygienist Schools, IllinoisCarl Sandburg College Rankings
Current edition: 2026-r2
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Illinois · 2026
Best Value Trade Colleges
#8 of 47 ranked schools in Illinois
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Illinois · 2026
Best Medical/Clinical Assistant Schools
#9 of 37 ranked schools in Illinois
View placement details: Best Medical/Clinical Assistant Schools, IllinoisAll 2026 placements
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| Ranking | Scope | Position | Number ranked | Data tier | Links & badge |
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| Best Value Trade Colleges | State · Illinois | #8 of 47 ranked schools in Illinois | 47 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Value Trade Colleges, IllinoisReport an error: Best Value Trade Colleges, Illinois |
| Best Dental Hygienist Schools | State · Illinois | #2 of 11 ranked schools in Illinois | 11 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Dental Hygienist Schools, IllinoisReport an error: Best Dental Hygienist Schools, Illinois |
| Best Medical/Clinical Assistant Schools | State · Illinois | #9 of 37 ranked schools in Illinois | 37 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Medical/Clinical Assistant Schools, IllinoisReport an error: Best Medical/Clinical Assistant Schools, Illinois |
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Other rankings
Positions are within each ranking’s listed group of schools. National and state placements use different groups.
| Ranking | Scope | Position | Number ranked | Data tier | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Best Value Trade Colleges | National | #27 of 912 ranked schools nationwideTop 3% | 912 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Value Trade Colleges, National |
| Most Diverse Trade Colleges | National | #2010 of 2634 ranked schools nationwideTop 77% | 2634 | Tier 2 | View ranking: Most Diverse Trade Colleges, National |
| Most Diverse Trade Colleges | State · Illinois | #94 of 117 ranked schools in IllinoisTop 81% | 117 | Tier 2 | View ranking: Most Diverse Trade Colleges, Illinois |
| Best Trade Colleges | National | #356 of 2672 ranked schools nationwideTop 14% | 2672 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Trade Colleges, National |
| Best Trade Colleges | State · Illinois | #22 of 117 ranked schools in IllinoisTop 19% | 117 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Trade Colleges, Illinois |
| Best Colleges for Computer & IT | National | #292 of 794 ranked schools nationwideTop 37% | 794 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Computer & IT, National |
| Best Colleges for Computer & IT | State · Illinois | #22 of 44 ranked schools in Illinois | 44 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Computer & IT, Illinois |
| Best Colleges for Personal & Culinary | National | #305 of 1593 ranked schools nationwideTop 20% | 1593 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Personal & Culinary, National |
| Best Colleges for Personal & Culinary | State · Illinois | #21 of 80 ranked schools in Illinois | 80 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Personal & Culinary, Illinois |
| Best Colleges for Multidisciplinary Studies | National | #89 of 271 ranked schools nationwideTop 33% | 271 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Multidisciplinary Studies, National |
| Best Colleges for Multidisciplinary Studies | State · Illinois | #22 of 47 ranked schools in Illinois | 47 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Multidisciplinary Studies, Illinois |
| Best Colleges for Automotive & Repair | National | #533 of 897 ranked schools nationwideTop 60% | 897 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Automotive & Repair, National |
| Best Colleges for Automotive & Repair | State · Illinois | #39 of 47 ranked schools in Illinois | 47 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Automotive & Repair, Illinois |
| Best Colleges for Manufacturing | National | #317 of 750 ranked schools nationwideTop 43% | 750 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Manufacturing, National |
| Best Colleges for Manufacturing | State · Illinois | #27 of 46 ranked schools in Illinois | 46 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Manufacturing, Illinois |
| Best Colleges for Health Sciences | National | #400 of 1535 ranked schools nationwideTop 27% | 1535 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Health Sciences, National |
| Best Colleges for Health Sciences | State · Illinois | #31 of 59 ranked schools in Illinois | 59 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Health Sciences, Illinois |
| Best Colleges for Business & Finance | National | #646 of 863 ranked schools nationwideTop 75% | 863 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Business & Finance, National |
| Best Colleges for Business & Finance | State · Illinois | #39 of 48 ranked schools in Illinois | 48 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Colleges for Business & Finance, Illinois |
| Best Automotive Mechanics Technology Schools | National | #300 of 597 ranked schools nationwideTop 51% | 597 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Automotive Mechanics Technology Schools, National |
| Best Automotive Mechanics Technology Schools | State · Illinois | #26 of 36 ranked schools in Illinois | 36 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Automotive Mechanics Technology Schools, Illinois |
| Best Dental Hygienist Schools | National | #23 of 179 ranked schools nationwideTop 13% | 179 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Dental Hygienist Schools, National |
| Best Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training (LPN/LVN) Schools | National | #277 of 766 ranked schools nationwideTop 37% | 766 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training (LPN/LVN) Schools, National |
| Best Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training (LPN/LVN) Schools | State · Illinois | #15 of 32 ranked schools in Illinois | 32 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training (LPN/LVN) Schools, Illinois |
| Best Medical/Clinical Assistant Schools | National | #224 of 769 ranked schools nationwideTop 30% | 769 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Medical/Clinical Assistant Schools, National |
| Best Welding Technology Schools | National | #315 of 730 ranked schools nationwideTop 44% | 730 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Welding Technology Schools, National |
| Best Welding Technology Schools | State · Illinois | #28 of 43 ranked schools in Illinois | 43 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Welding Technology Schools, Illinois |
| Best Trade Colleges for Working Students | National | #423 of 1503 ranked schools nationwideTop 29% | 1503 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Trade Colleges for Working Students, National |
| Best Trade Colleges for Working Students | State · Illinois | #30 of 86 ranked schools in Illinois | 86 | Tier 1 | View ranking: Best Trade Colleges for Working Students, Illinois |
Past editions
2026 edition · 2026-r1
Published . These placements are retained from this past edition.
Positions are within each ranking’s listed group of schools. National and state placements use different groups.
| Ranking | Scope | Position | Number ranked | Data tier | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Best Dental Hygienist Schools Historical placement | State · Illinois | #2 of 11 ranked schools in Illinois | 11 | Tier 1 | View latest ranking: Best Dental Hygienist Schools, IllinoisReport an error: Best Dental Hygienist Schools, Illinois |
| Best Medical/Clinical Assistant Schools Historical placement | State · Illinois | #9 of 37 ranked schools in Illinois | 37 | Tier 1 | View latest ranking: Best Medical/Clinical Assistant Schools, IllinoisReport an error: Best Medical/Clinical Assistant Schools, Illinois |
| Best Value Trade Colleges Historical placement | State · Illinois | #7 of 47 ranked schools in Illinois | 47 | Tier 1 | View latest ranking: Best Value Trade Colleges, IllinoisReport an error: Best Value Trade Colleges, Illinois |